Ghana has entered the global lithium market after Parliament approved a major mining lease, positioning the country as a potential supplier to U.S. battery supply chains seeking alternatives to China. Ghana has ratified the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, officially joining the global lithium market and ending years of regulatory delays. Atlantic Lithium has been granted exclusive…
The University of South Africa has become the first tertiary institution on the continent to own an airport, marking a bold shift towards practical, skills-based education in Africa’s fast-evolving aviation and engineering sectors. The University of South Africa has become the first African university to own an airport. The 20-hectare facility will support practical training…
Burkina Faso has suspended all exports of fresh tomatoes with immediate effect, in a move aimed at protecting domestic processing industries and securing raw material supply, according to a government directive issued on March 16, 2026. The export ban covers all exporters, with existing export permits valid only for two more weeks. Burkina Faso has…
The Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa are set to resume talks on the long-delayed Inga 3 hydropower project, reviving one of Africa’s most ambitious energy plans. Congo and South Africa will resume talks on the Inga 3 hydropower project in April 2026. The project could generate up to 11,000MW and cost over $10…
A Canada-based mining firm, Newcore Gold Ltd., has more than doubled the most reliable gold resource at its project in Ghana, marking a key step toward possible mine development at a time of strong global prices. Canada-based Newcore Gold Ltd. more than doubled the indicated resource at its Ghana project to 1.5 million ounces. Total…
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take new steps to reduce fighting in eastern Congo, following US-hosted talks aimed at reviving a fragile peace deal that has failed to hold. DRC and Rwanda agreed to de-escalate eastern Congo tensions after US-hosted talks in Washington on March 17-18, 2026. Rwanda will disengage…
United Kingdom has signed a new migration agreement with Nigeria that will make it significantly easier to deport visa overstayers, failed asylum seekers, and foreign criminals, underscoring a broader tightening of immigration controls across Western nations. The UK has signed a new migration agreement with Nigeria, easing the deportation of visa overstayers, failed asylum seekers,…
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three Memoranda of Understanding to strengthen migration governance, border security, and business mobility, marking a significant step in bilateral relations during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the UK. Nigeria and the UK have signed three MoUs covering migration, border security, and business visas. The agreements aim to…
A Canadian diamond miner has uncovered a rare 36.92-carat blue diamond in Botswana, highlighting the enduring value of high-quality stones even as the industry shifts focus toward copper and critical minerals amid weakening demand for natural diamonds. Lucara Diamond Corp discovered a rare 36.92-carat blue diamond in Botswana, emphasizing the value of high-quality stones. The…
